Penny Nickel from Money & Values explains why she feels she owes her parents for her college education. My own parents paid for my housing, while I paid for tuition, books and entertainment. I never took money from my parents after my first semester as I wanted to be self-sufficient during college. Plus, they didn’t have the money. I feel that once I tackle my own student loans, I will then pay off my parents’ loans they took out for my housing.

Christine Kane tells a good story about a man haggling over postage that made her wonder whether we’re saving money or wasting time. This is an example of frugality at its worst, when the costs in time don’t outweigh the benefits in money.

And finally, Kelly from A Girl Worth Saving treats us to an interesting story of how she was the victim of credit card fraud, and some tips for preventing and resolving the problem if it happens to you.